Passionate about the Church
Romans 1: 8-17

I. A Word of Thankfulness (8-10) – It is evident that Paul is thankful for the church at Rome and the work they are engaged in. Notice:
A. Paul’s Rejoicing (8) – Paul was thankful the church at Rome was active in the faith.
B. Paul’s Resolve (9) – Paul assured the church that they were continually in his prayers.
C. Paul’s Request (10) – Paul had a great desire to labor alongside the church in Rome.

II. A Word of Thoughtfulness (11-13) –
A. The Gift (11) – Paul was a man of wisdom and great knowledge.
B. The Grace (12) –This giant of the faith actually desired to fellowship with the believers in Rome.
C. The Goal (13) – As of yet God had not allowed Paul to come to the church at Rome, but he genuinely desired to do so.

III. A Word of Truthfulness (14-17) –
A. His Commitment (14) – Paul knew his work wasn’t limited to Jerusalem, Corinth, Thessalonica, or
Macedonia.
B. His Consideration (15) – Paul wanted them to know prior to his arrival that he had one goal, one
passion and purpose in life, and that was to preach the Gospel to those who needed Christ.
C. His Conviction (16-17) –
a. The Passion – For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ:
b. The Power – for it is the power of God unto salvation.
c. The Presentation – for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
d. The Provision (17) – For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is
written, The just shall live by faith.